What an experience! Step into authentic Samurai armor, wield a sword, slash tatami mats and immerse yourself in centuries old tradition. Sensei Yoshioki is knowledgeable, talented, and dedicated to the preservation and communication of this rich martial culture. Communicating quite effectively in English, Sensei provides a concise orientation to the use and manufacture of the various swords. He also conveys the fundamentals of the martial art and how they apply to both training and combat. After the brief instructional period, we move to the practical execution of the theory. Walking us through stances, grips, and slashes we culminate in a giddy sparring match. To round out the day, we are dressed in a full set of samurai armor and slash tatami mats to demonstrate the skills we acquired. Can’t emphasize enough how rewarding it was. Fun, engaging, and educational- it’s the highlight of our trip to Tokyo. If you have the time and inclination I can’t recommend this experience strongly enough.